This requires the accurate location of the cables prior to any cutting or drilling of the slab.
Post tension cable locators.
Post tension cable locators inc.
Cutting and coring experts and construction professionals require a reliable non destructive means to locate rebar post tension cable and conduits within concrete structures prior to drilling cutting or coring.
For residential construction tendons at 48 inches on center are common.
Art location services inc.
Provides concrete x ray gpr and utility locating services to contractors located in san diego orange county los angeles riverside and the southern california region.
We are dedicated to providing the construction industry with engineering expertise responsive service and manufacturing excellence to ensure safe timely and cost effective installations restorations and repairs.
Specializes in locating post tension cables with gpr for home remodeling contractors plumbing contractors structural engineers architects and home owners prior to concrete slab cutting or coring operations in san diego orange los angeles and riverside counties.
Construction of post tensioned slabs on grade is very similar to using reinforcing steel except for the tensioning step.
Post tension cables pt cables are drawn tight with thousands of pounds of pressure.
Post tension cables and slabs.
That works primarily on commercial jobs.
Cables are arranged as indicated by the engineer and chaired to run through the center of the slab.
Precision locating specializing in the location of residential commercial and industrial water leaks air and gas leaks helium leak detection ultrasonic leak detection electric ground faults sewer gas odor detection video inspection of sewer lines thermal imaging post tension cables and rebar locating and the location of subsurface.
Post tensioning is a method of reinforcing strengthening concrete or other materials with high strength steel strands or bars typically referred to as tendons.
Developed by jim rogers at evaluation and.
Our future vision pti envisions a future in which post tensioning is the first choice for reinforcing all structures.
Many homes and commercial buildings have post tension cables running through the concrete slabs as a reinforcement.
Utility locating post tensioned concrete consulting.
Has a sister company concrete x ray inc.
Post tension cable locators inc.
If these cables are cut nicked or in any way compromised they can rip through the concrete and render the slab useless or seriously injure someone.
Suncoast post tension is north america s largest unbonded post tension specialist.
The company helps contractors manage their larger jobs by selecting the most appropriate mix of technologies to obtain the most economical accurate and proficient solutions for their customers.